Today the first non-stop flights between Australia and southern India by any airline took to the air as Qantas began direct services between Sydney and Bengaluru.
Operating four times a week on our Airbus A330 aircraft, QF67 will cut nearly three hours off the current fastest travel time between the two cities and significantly boost connectivity between India and New South Wales.
The first flight was celebrated with an entertaining display from Bollywood dancers at the check-in gate, with a tasty southern India-inspired menu on offer in First Lounge and onboard.
Passengers also received a special souvenir certificate to mark the historic flight, with a touchdown in Bengaluru expected just before 5 pm local time.
With these direct flights between Australia and Delhi or Bengaluru (Bangalore), Passengers can connect to and from destinations throughout India on Indigo’s extensive network.
| Commencing from | Direct flights operated by Qantas (between Australia and India) | Qantas codeshare flights operated by Indigo (connecting destinations in India) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2022 | Melbourne <> Delhi | Amritsar Kochi |
| 14 September 2022 | Sydney <> Bengaluru (Bangalore) | Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkata Chennai Pune Goa Kochi Ahmedabad Patna Lucknow |
Before you fly
There are a range of benefits available that can be booked ahead of your trip when flying on a Qantas codeshare flight with IndiGo.
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| Benefits included for services operated by IndiGo | Business | Economy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum One/ Platinum | Gold | Silver | Qantas Club | Bronze | ||
| Seat selection (paid or complimentary) via qantas.com | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Seat selection (paid or complimentary) via airline partner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online check-in via qantas.com | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online check-in via airline partner | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Complimentary food and drinks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Special meal request | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Purchase additional / excess baggage prior to departure | No | No | No | No | No | No |
At the airport
The operating carrier is responsible for checking in customers travelling on Qantas codeshare services. Check your itinerary to locate the departure terminal and ensure you check in with IndiGo.
| Benefits included for services operated by IndiGo | Business | Economy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum One/ Platinum | Gold | Silver | Qantas Club | Bronze | ||
| Baggage Through Check from Qantas operated flight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Boarding Pass Through Check from Qantas operated flight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extra checked baggage allowance | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Priority airport check-in | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Priority boarding | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Priority baggage handling | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Lounge access
Eligible customers and their guests booked on a Qantas flight number on the codeshare routes can access the following lounges.
| Benefits included for QF codeshare services operated by IndiGo | Business | Economy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge Access | Platinum One/ Platinum | Gold | Silver | Qantas Club | Bronze | |
| Delhi | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| IndiGo partner lounges in India | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Qantas Frequent Flyers
Qantas Frequent Flyers~ can maximise Qantas Points and Status Credit* earn by booking the codeshare flight (‘QF’ airline code) where possible.
You can use your Qantas Points on IndiGo for Classic Flight Rewards^ and Points Plus Pay – Flights.#
| Airline code | When booked as a QF flight | When booked as a 6E flight |
|---|---|---|
| Earn Qantas Points* | Yes | No |
| Earn Status Credits* | Yes | No |
| Classic Flight Rewards^ | Yes | No |
| Points Plus Pay – Flights# | Yes | No |
Support
Special requests:
To benefit from the following special requests, choose a flight operated by Qantas or contact IndiGo directly:
- assistance for children travelling alone
- medical assistance
- transporting oxygen for medical purposes
- transport on a stretcher
- travelling with a guide/service dog
- travelling with a child seat or bassinet
- travelling with a battery-powered wheelchair
Sometimes everything doesn’t go to plan. Qantas recognises the impact delays and missed connections can have on your plans and on your life. In the event, this happens to you, below is some key information.
Missed connections:
If you missed a connection due to the late arrival of your aircraft, the delivering carrier is responsible for ensuring you make your final destination.
Lost baggage:
If your baggage doesn’t arrive on the same flight as you, contact the Arrival Service desk of the delivering carrier in the arrivals hall. A delayed baggage report will be created.